Picardy Expedition
Howard leads English troops from Calais into Picardy, raiding French territory as Henry VIII renews continental war in alliance with Emperor Charles V.
Role range: 1473-1554 – 1509-1547
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Thomas Howard Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Howard through 3 dated historical records for France.
Thomas Howard, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1522–1544Years on this page
1522
Picardy Raids
Howard's expedition burns settlements and disrupts communications in Picardy, using destructive raids to pressure France without attempting a permanent occupation.
Role range: 1473-1554 – 1509-1547
1544
Siege of Montreuil
Norfolk leads the second English army against Montreuil while Henry attacks Boulogne, dividing the invasion into two major siege operations.
Role range: 1473-1554 – 1509-1547
Records, sources and methodology
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